Harmony In Harlem can play anywhere in or around Eastern England, whether it be for a 1930s or 1940s themed event, jazz festival, dinner dance or concert. For corporate entertainment, weddings and either indoor or outdoor events, Harmony In Harlem is the perfect lindy hop orchestra or swing band.
The musical director, Michael Kilpatrick, has assembled an authentic repertoire of Ellingtonia primarily from the mid-1930s through the 1940s. If a dance or themed event isn't the order of the day, it's a concert featuring an inspiring selection of Ellington that is our speciality - from the raw sounds of the jungle through to vibrant swing, or from the darkest lament to the lavish and romantic.
Harmony In Harlem has performed regularcharity events in Cambridge, dances for the Cambridge Lindy Exchange, and at the Ellington 2008 international conference in London the orchestr was joined on stage by three alumni of Duke Ellington's orchestra: John Lamb, Buster Cooper and Art Baron.
Booking
To book the Harmony In Harlem orchestra or to make any enquiries, please contact Michael Kilpatrick using the form provided or simply telephone 01223 833062.
The orchestra comprises at most five saxophones, four trumpets, three trombones, piano, double bass, drum kit, acoustic guitar and a vocalist. We prefer to use a real piano if one is available and to play acoustically (except the vocalist and double bass). Power supply requirements are minimal.